Apple Carrot Slaw (Printable version)
Crisp apples and crunchy carrots meet tangy yogurt dressing for a refreshing side ready in 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
02 - 2 medium apples, cored and julienned (preferably sweet-tart variety)
03 - 1/4 small red onion, finely sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
06 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
12 - 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, julienned apples, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the apple-carrot mixture. Toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Fold in optional nuts and dried fruit if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This slaw stays perfectly crisp for days unlike traditional coleslaw that can get watery and sad
- The sweetness from fresh apples balances the tangy yogurt dressing in ways bottled dressing never could
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking involved
02 -
- The dressing will seem thick at first but the vegetables release moisture as they sit creating the perfect consistency
- Wait to salt the slaw until just before serving or the apples and carrots will release too much water
- Julienning the apples instead of grating them maintains their texture so they do not turn mushy
03 -
- A box grater works perfectly but a food processor with the grating attachment makes quick work of the carrots
- Use a microplane to grate the garlic clove if you want to add an extra layer of flavor without biting chunks